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The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission granted final approval for the Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway. The joint venture between the speedway and Penn National Gaming will begin construction later this year. The $386 million Phase 1 of the project will include 2,300 slot machines and 86 table games at the casino overlooking Turn 2 of the speedway.

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A Kansas board approved a $386 million proposal to build a casino overlooking the Kansas Speedway in Wyandotte County. Penn National Gaming proposed building the Hollywood Casino in the first phase, followed by an adjacent hotel in the second phase. The casino will feature 2,300 slot machines and 86 table games.